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Has anyone skied the Fisher Vacuum or the Strolz custom boots? How is the fit and is it worth the extra cash?

I hope you plan on trying these boots on before buying. You should get boots that fit your feet perfectly. A good boot fitter will help you with that. I don't know either of those boots that you are talking about so cannot offer any advice on them.

Because both boots promise a custom fit, I was interested if anyone had gone through the process and their opinions of the fit. I know a number of people that have tried Surefoot and have not been happy.

I'm a fan of intution and thermoflex liners, if you can find someone to fit you in them properly.

Highway Star wrote:I'm a fan of intution and thermoflex liners, if you can find someone to fit you in them properly.

There was a store in Shops at the Shack last season selling and fitting Intuition liners. I was going to give them a try this season.

bbski wrote:Has anyone skied the Fisher Vacuum or the Strolz custom boots? How is the fit and is it worth the extra cash?

I have been using Strolz boots for about 15 years and am on my 3rd pair. The fit is 100% custom on the leather liners, cork insoles and there is a choice of boot shells stiffness. For me fit and warmth Strolz boots is worth the investment of a few more dollars and the time to have them fitted. Strand's in Worcester does a good job of fitting and stand behind their work. Be aware that Strand's is a little rough around the edges, but the Michelson (sp?) brothers know boot fitting.

tyrolean_skier wrote:I hope you plan on trying these boots on before buying. You should get boots that fit your feet perfectly. A good boot fitter will help you with that. I don't know either of those boots that you are talking about so cannot offer any advice on them.

How long do you have to wear them to know they will feel right for you.

I know you can have them customized but is that included in the price?

Highway Star wrote:I'm a fan of intution and thermoflex liners, if you can find someone to fit you in them properly.

What constitutes a proper fit?

bbski wrote:Because both boots promise a custom fit, I was interested if anyone had gone through the process and their opinions of the fit. I know a number of people that have tried Surefoot and have not been happy.

I got boots at sure foot and my feet were killing me. Then I went to my local ski shop in canton MA and paid like $300 and was very happy, so go figure.

I bought Soloman 120's @ Rogers near Loon NH but had them blown out @ the boot pro in Ludlow (Okemo).. From now on I will buy my boots from the boot pro in Ludlow.. They spent over the top time getting them to fit just right. Next boot purchase will be from these folks !!

Big Rich wrote:I bought Soloman 120's @ Rogers near Loon NH but had them blown out @ the boot pro in Ludlow (Okemo).. From now on I will buy my boots from the boot pro in Ludlow.. They spent over the top time getting them to fit just right. Next boot purchase will be from these folks !!

Rodgers is a great shop and I always try to stop in there when I am at Loon.

There were quite a few problems with fitting the Vacuum boot the first season. Things may have gotten better as the shops have more experience with it. Here's an excellent thread on the boot.

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My current Lang boots have zip fit liners which I really like. A good boot fit to me is when you don't have to run back to the boot shop to have the boots stretched or grinding out because your feet are ready to fall off. My old Langs have canted heals that just screwed on. Does anybody still do that or do modern day boots have other adjustments that can adjust canting?

Stretching, grinding, screw on parts, vacuum, blowing out, $300+ for customization, etc...

After reading this I'm sooooo glad I converted to snowboarding!

I have the Fisher Vacuum fit Ranger from the second year they came out. I've used them for 2 seasons (this being the 3rd starting soon) and they are still fitting very good. Obviously there is some packout in the lining, but not very much. My local shop here in PA has a very good fitter, and I would say he did a good job on these for me.

The heat not only the inner shell, but the otter shell as well. Then while everything is still warm you put the boots on, lace up the inner liner and strap on the boot. Then they put a vacuum "glove"
over the boot and it applies compressive pressure around the boot to fit your feet.

Worth the money IMO.